Wednesday, October 3, 2012

DIY Outdoor Halloween Garland





What a difference a little garland makes! It was cheap and simple to make but I will warn you, you're going to need an afternoon to do this project. Cutting the strips took about 1 hour and tying them on to the lights took about 3 hours. Granted, I was interrupted (a lot) but you get the picture. In the end, I love the way it turned out and will definitely do this again for other holidays.


Supplies

14 ft. string of orange lights ($3.50 at Big Lots)
54 x 108 in vinyl tablecloths ($.98 each at Walmart)
Scissors

Total investment: $6.50





Directions

1. Cut each tablecloth into strips, about the size of a ruler.





2. Now for the fun part. Tie each strip to the string of lights.





3. Hang outside and enjoy!




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57 comments:

  1. How stinking cute is that! And very frugal too! (I try not to use that nasty cheap word) LOL! Pinning this one!

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  2. Wow, I love how your garland turned out. It would be a great addition to my Our Favorite Things Link Party. The link is http://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/09/our-favorite-things-link-party-17.html
    Hope you can join.

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  3. Super, I love it Katie, very good idea for a party at home. That you
    Marina

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  4. This garland is so neat! Thanks for sharing a great idea! This project is on my 'to do list'!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  5. This is pretty neat! You could do it for any occasion really! I might have to do this come Christmas time!

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  7. This is so cute! I especially love it with the lights on. I'm following you back on bloglovin!

    Dianna

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  8. Oh this is so cute!! And it seems so simple to make! Ohhhh.. I need one :D

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  9. Hi, Katie

    what a great idea! I'll have to try this for Christmas. Have a great week!

    Vanessa

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  10. Katie, this is a very cute and clever idea! Your right, a great way to color coordinate a holiday for outdoor fun. I have a porch similar to yours ;-) So I'm adding to my weekend project list, plus it's plastic and here in GA I won't cry when it gets all messed up from the bugs and spider webs.
    Thanks for sharing!
    JoAnn

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    1. I hear ya JoAnn! The spiders and bugs are awful here right now. And if a thunderstorm comes through and blows it away (which you know, could happen), I'm only out $6. How funny that we have similar porches:)

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  11. Very fun, very cute! I think what I like best is that it is a lighted project for a "holiday" where the focus is on the night and darkness. And that it looks good in the daylight. And that it is the type of project which can be adapted to any them, season or holiday. Can't you just picture pastels at Easter, or R, W, &B for patriotic days: Patriots' Day (we celebrate in New England in April, for Paul Revere's ride and the American Revolution),Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day (9/11), and Veteran's Day?
    Great blog, great crafty and decorating ideas!

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    1. Thanks so much Wendy! I definitely plan on making these for other holidays too. For $6.50, why not? :)

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  12. What a great idea and so easy!! I'm going to remember this idea!
    http://mommysordinarymagic.blogspot.com

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  13. I LOOOVE it! So creative and so colorful! I found you through the Nap Time Crafters link up. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. THIS is AWESOME! I love it! Pinning it right now and following you back :D

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  15. oh my goodness, what an awesome garland!Totally Pinning it!

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  16. Great idea...I am itching to make one of these! A simple and very awesome idea.
    Quick question...how long did you make the strips...the instructions say the size of a ruler, is that both length and width? Sorry to be so ocd, but I always ask, lol!

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    1. Yep, length and width of a ruler. Don't worry, I ask the exact same things. I'm so glad that you like it, thanks for stopping by!

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  17. Clever and easy idea! Just what I like. And it looks wonderful!

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  19. Oh my gosh, that is the cutest thing ever and would be great at Christmas time too. We have a garland on our blog too but it is different than your so thought you might be interested: http://kindredlive.com/spooky-halloween-garland-craft-directions/

    I love your garland and think this is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    1. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  20. That is super cute.. I am working on one right now for my mantle but instead of lights I am using some old twine and fabric to make it rugged and country.... you can take a girl off the farm.. you just cant take the farm out of the girl...lol

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    1. Haha! That's awesome, I love that idea!

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  21. Hello Katie! Found you at the Make the Scene Monday Blog Hop ^^
    I liked your blog a lot so I'm following you now.
    Hope you get a chance to visit mine too sometime.
    Have a great day : ) xx
    N O I R E D A M E

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  22. So cute! You are so creative. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday. Hope to see you again. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  23. what a great idea!!! I love this!

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  24. Oh my goodness, I love this fun idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. This is great solution. Cheap, and yet, so effective. I really like that you pay lot of attention to Halloween. In my country we don`t have that situation, and i must wait only for the Christmas to realize all the creative ideas :)

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    1. Halloween is so much fun. What a shame that it's not like that in your country:( Thanks for stopping by!

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  26. Thanks bunches for linking up yesterday. I'm featuring you at today's Tuesday Ten! http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/10/the-tuesday-ten_9.html

    {HUGS},
    kristi

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    1. Thanks so much Kristi, that's awesome!

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  27. Very cute and soo easy! Thanks for linking up!
    Kim

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  28. That is really cute. And so smart to use the vinyl tablecloths so they would survive outside. Darling!!

    Judy

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    1. Thank you so much Judy! We usually get a lot of rain in the fall so fabric would have been a disaster. Glad you like it:)

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  29. Katie, you are too good! I love this idea, and I'll be definitely using it. Himm. Very soon in fact. Hey, thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I appreciate your kind words. I'm happy to follow you back too, so nice to meet you Katie.
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss blog)

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